Ex-MEP Maria Arena charged with membership of criminal organisation
The charges, which Arena has denied, are the latest in the Qatargate allegations that foreign lobbyists attempted to purchase influence in the European Parliament. Read More
EU Commission formalises Big Tech effort to counter online hate speech
The Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online should help platforms comply with the Digital Services Act. Read More
German prosecutors: Magdeburg Christmas market car ramming not a terrorist attack
Six people died and more than 300 were injured when a Saudi-born doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg in December. Read More
Donald Trump’s TikTok shift: From backing a ban to being hailed ‘a saviour’
“I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!” Donald Trump wrote in a post on his social media app Truth Social on Sunday morning. Read More
Bitcoin hits record high ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration
Riding the waves of the crypto markets, and leading up to his inauguration, the incoming US President Donald Trump last week unveiled his own cryptocurrency, which sold for billions of…
Cyber certification to remain on hold despite Polish effort
Progress on the cybersecurity certification for cloud services (EUCS) – which has been in a deadlock since 2019 – will likely come after the review of the Cybersecurity Act (CSA).…
Trump will abandon the climate fight. This could be Europe’s gain
The US retreated from the global climate fight during Trump’s first term, and his second term will be no different. This is an opportunity for Europe to align with others…
Trump’s Inauguration Day: The EU waits to see what’s in store
Europe is braced for significant economic challenges under Trump’s presidency, including its car industry, energy supply, and the euro’s devaluation, alongside the potential for resurging inflation. Read More
Markets lookahead: Trump’s inauguration, key data and earnings season
In Trump’s inauguration week, markets will focus on his policy announcements, which may significantly impact market movements. Other key economic data from major economies, along with corporate earnings, are also…
Trump’s return to the White House: What it means for eurozone interest rates
This president’s second term is set to reshape global economic policy, with trade tariffs, tax cuts, and a stronger dollar impacting inflation and interest rates. While the Fed may hold…